Met Office maps show 134 areas soaked with rain on Wednesday in ‘explosive weather phenomenon’

The forecaster warns of 'heavy downpours and thunderstorms' across most of the nation as welcome rain will soak many areas

Met Office weather maps show the return of the wet weather and it doesn't look good for the Bank Holiday weekend

Britain is bracing for heavy rain and widespread thunderstorms this week as a 'Spanish plume' weather system is forecast to bring significant downpours to 20 counties in England and Wales. Some parts of the country could see around 90mm of rain by Friday, offering relief after drought declarations.